grocery price survey december 2004 1 summary in the cost of a standard basket goods darwin decreased by one cent virtually unchanged from previous june increased cairns up 0 7 and alice springs 2 but fell katherine down 3 mount isa nhulunbuy 8 yulara 6 fruit & vegetables component 4 after increases three surveys 2003 meat seafood category falling large variations both categories are common reflecting range seasonal other factors that can affect supply dairy related products bread cereal non alcoholic drinks snacks food pet foods household supplies all while pharmaceuticals personal care average
